Peshtigo River at Peshtigo water level

Name: Peshtigo River at Peshtigo water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Peshtigo River, Wisconsin, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

1.72ft Down 0.09 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 09:00 AM CDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 489 cfs
Water temperature: 52 °F

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

The Peshtigo River at Peshtigo is at 1.72 ft, in the normal range.

It is 8.28 ft below the flood stage of 10.00 ft.

It has dropped 0.09 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 0.96 ft and 1.99 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The water temperature at the gauge is 52 °F.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 11.59 ftMay 9, 1960

Floating and fishing near Peshtigo River at Peshtigo

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 10.00 ft, 8.28 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

15.00 ft: Floodwaters are likely extending into several city blocks from the river.
13.00 ft: One to two feet of floodwaters are surrounding structures near the river.
10.00 ft: Flooding affects are confined to lowland and wooded lowland.
9.00 ft: There is minor lowland flooding.
1.72 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	11.59 ft	May 9, 1960
2	11.04 ft	March 30, 2004
3	10.79 ft	May 30, 1973
4	10.55 ft	April 1, 1967
5	10.21 ft	April 16, 2026
6	10.04 ft	April 13, 1965
7	9.92 ft	March 27, 1976
8	9.88 ft	April 19, 2019
9	9.04 ft	April 18, 2023
10	8.73 ft	March 31, 2020

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

20 Tue 58° 39° – Wind 5 mph

21 Wed 64° 43° – Wind 6 mph

22 Thu 66° 49° – Wind 6 mph

23 Fri 68° 50° – Wind 10 mph

24 Sat 68° 55° – Wind 16 mph

25 Sun 66° 51° 0.04 in Wind 11 mph

26 Mon 51° 36° 0.62 in Wind 10 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:14 AM Sunset 05:59 PM Daylight 10 hr, 45 min First quarter 69%

Map

Other gauges on the Peshtigo River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Peshtigo River near WabenoRiver gauge, Peshtigo River	3.99 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	36 mi
Peshtigo River at PorterfieldRiver gauge, Peshtigo River	8.13 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	7 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Oconto River near OcontoRiver gauge, Oconto River	4.45 ft	Below flood stage	−0.19 ft	17 mi
Menominee River near Mc AllisterRiver gauge, Menominee River	8.92 ft	Below flood stage	−0.18 ft	20 mi
Menominee River at KossRiver gauge, Menominee River	9.93 ft	Below flood stage	−0.22 ft	24 mi
Oconto River near GillettRiver gauge, Oconto River	1.08 ft	Below flood stage	−0.06 ft	30 mi
Menominee River at White Rapids Dam near BanatRiver gauge, Menominee River	6.62 ft	Below flood stage	−0.06 ft	30 mi
Pike River at AmbergRiver gauge, Pike River	2.57 ft	Below flood stage	+0.05 ft	34 mi
Menominee River below Pemene Creek near PembineRiver gauge, Menominee River	7.25 ft	Below flood stage	+0.02 ft	37 mi
Cedar River at County Road 366 near Cedar RiverRiver gauge, Cedar River	11.7 cfs	Very low	−0.6 cfs	37 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Peshtigo River at Peshtigo?

The official flood stage is 10.00 ft. The level is currently 8.28 ft below it.

Is gage height the same as water depth?

No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.

What is the water level of Peshtigo River at Peshtigo today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 09:00 AM CDT, the water level was 1.72 ft. Down 0.09 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Peshtigo River at Peshtigo rising or falling?

Down 0.09 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Peshtigo River at Peshtigo normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Peshtigo River at Peshtigo?

The highest level on record is 11.59 ft on May 9, 1960.

How often is this data updated?

The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:04069500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 45.04750, -87.74444 (WGS84)
Vertical datum: NAVD88
Update interval: every 15 minutes
Licence: Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

Parameter	Last value	Time (UTC)	Quality
Water level	1.72 ft	2026-10-20 14:00	Provisional
Flow	489 cfs	2026-10-20 14:00	Provisional
Water temperature	52 °F	2026-10-20 14:00	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Peshtigo River at Peshtigo (usgs:04069500). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/wisconsin/peshtigo-river-at-peshtigo

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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer